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! Typical speech/vocal frequency response.
! Powerful sound with detail resolution ability.
! Typical cardioids polar pattern, high gain
before feedback
! Integrated On/Off switch
! For singing and speech.
The D106 is a dynamic, professional quality cardioids microphone for PC
based applications such as on-line game, live chat and multi-media. A 3.5mm
to 6.3mm adapter plug is included for both size sockets connection. Integrated
On/Off switch for convenient talking control, the D106 is a good choice for
MA500, MA818 personal PA system.
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Dimensions (Figure 3)
Features
Description
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Specifications
Connector
Finish
Dimensions
Net weight
Φ54.0mm(2.13in.) X 174.0mm(6.58in.) (Figure 3)
Dynamic microphone
Type
Polar pattern
70 to 12,000 Hz (Figure 2)
Frequency response
Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage)
-53dBV/Pa (2.0mV/Pa)
1Pa=94dB SPL
500Ω
Rated impedance
Unidirectional (Super Cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about
microphone axis, uniform with frequency. (Figure 1)
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Black rubber finish
230g(8.11 oz.)
User Guide
3.5 stereo phone plug
3.5 to 6.3 stereo plug adapter
The D106 operates between -10 to +50 (14
to 122 ) with relative humidity between 0 to 95%.
Environmental conditions
D106
Multi-media Dynamic Microphone
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-20
dB
10
20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 2000 0 Hz
0
D106
1000 Hz
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERN (Figure 1)
TY PICAL FR EQUENCY RESPONSE (Fi gure2 )
Frequency Response
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Optional accessories
Foam windscreen, various color ----------- ------------ S40
Table stand -----------------------------------------------------------HM6
Adjustable boom stand ---------------------------------------------- MS131
Instrument boom stand ---------------------------------------------- MS104
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Type of transducer
About Frequency Response
Suitable for working at controlled environment, or for acoustic measurements.
Although people persuit flatness, but for none-professionals, it is a challenge to makes
it works as expectation.
Flat
Based on years of practical experience of pro users. There are curves to be build for
various applications, so that it is very simple to use the microphone for the purpose.
Limiting bandwidth, and emphasing are typical skill.
Popular curve response
Incorporating switchable filters to elliminates interference, such as sub-sonic filter to
cut air-conditioner and floor vibrations. And allows full flat when used in controlled
environment.
Variable response
Directivity
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Knowing your microphone
Superlux provides variety selection of microphones for professionals and amatures. To
know your microphone is the first step to successful result.
Mounting the microphone
Maintainence
Pressure gradient microphone is very sensitive to vibration. Suitable shock mount for
high performance microphone is necessary for extreme low noise recording. Sturdy
stand can set the microphone excatly at the sweet spot and keep it there. Choose heavy
duty microphone stand for studio condenser microphone which weights much more
than handle microphone.
Superlux provides wide range of microphone stands for various demands. Big Foot
Willie is specially developed for large condenser microphones that able to support 2
large microphones with stereo bracket for single point stereo recording.
Extension foot on all the 'E' versions serve to mount heavy studio microphone in limit
space live sound applications.
Using a handheld microphone
For best signal to noise ratio, distance from the handheld microphone to the sound source
shall be as short as possible.
For higher gain before feedback and lowest background noise, the microphone shall be
pointed directly to the sound source. (refer to the illustration below) The sensitivity of a super
cardioid microphone is highest on axis and lowest at 120 to 135 degrees.
To avoid interference between multiple microphones, each sound source shall be picked-up
by one microphone, use as less microphones as possible in one space, or turn-on as less
microphones as possible at the same time.
To reduce crosstalk between microphones, an 1:3 guide line shall be follow: The distance
between microphone A to the sound source A is “ 1” , the distance between any other
microphone to the sound source A shall be more than 3 times.
When the (super) cardioid microphone get closer to the sound source, the low frequency
response is boosted, as so call “proximity effect”. Experience singer takes advantages of
the proximity effect to improve the richness of his/her voice or to increase the bass of the
instrument as if an extremely high quality equalizer is used. Same idea to reduce the bass by
increase the distance to reduce the bass when needed.
Reflecting surface affect sound as well. Beware of these surfaces such as wall, table, or floor.
Place the microphone away from the hard surfaces or directly contact these surfaces to form a
pressure zone microphone.
When using the microphone outdoor or in windy environment, additional foam wind screen
helps to reduce wind noise.
Keep grill pop screen clean to avoid degrading the sound quality. Do not expose the
microphone at high humidity/temperature environment to avoid damage.
Condenser microphone shall be kept in low humidity environment for best sound
performance. Store the condenser microphones in airconditioned room or dehumidifier
to keep away form moisture. Clean air is another important factor. Keep away from
smoking environment to avoid tar residuals.
Durable and simple structure, operates in all kinds of environments. A good dynamic
microphone is capable to operate at very high sound pressure level without distortion.
Due to structure limit, dynamics cannot be built as small as condenser, but dynamics
doesn require power to operate.
Dynamics
90°
20-50mm
180°
0°
90°°
120 ~ 135° °
120 ~ 135° °
Monitor
Loudspeaker (s)
P.A. System
Loudspeaker
Recommended
Loudspeaker Locations
MS131
Adjustable
boom stand
MS104
Instrument
boom stand
HM6
Table stand
S40
Foam windscreen
Microphone clip--------------------------------------- HM42A-----------------
HM42A
Supplied accessories
Picks up most signal on axis. Rejects side and picks up least to the back.
Suitable for live sound re-inforcement. Apparent proximity effect and most
singer likes to take this bass boost advantages which is not good for
speech.
Cardioid
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